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Carime M.

Bilingual Professional Caregiver

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
CURRENTLY BOOKED Compassionate Private Home Care in McHenry County Are you looking for reliable, professional, and compassionate home care for your loved one? As a CNA with experience in home health, hospice, and personal caregiving, I provide high-quality, one-on-one care tailored to your family's needs. Morning Hygiene...

Care Member says "Carime is very kind reliable and always cares about her clients emotional well being. Carime is a very gentle and warm hearted person we love having her...

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Mila M.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
Hello, I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience providing day-to-day care, assistance and companionship to elderly people. Personable and professional, treating all with dignity and respect.
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Jeanne H.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with over 15 years of experience providing exceptional care to seniors. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparations, personal care, and memory care. I've had the privilege to care for a wide range of wonderful people, including those with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's....
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Maggie W.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
transportation
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Maggie. I'm a 22-year-old nursing student in my final semester of school, and I have a strong passion for caring for others, especially seniors. I've worked as a CNA in a nursing home and have cared for many older adults throughout my clinical experiences in nursing school. I'm kind, patient, reliable, and...
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Fidelia K.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Fidelia, I'm a dedicated, hardworking licensed Pratical Nurse with over 5 years of experience in health-care setting. I'm seeking a challenging position to utilize my skills and experience. Before I became a licensed Pratical Nurse , I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 7 years. Proficient in monitoring vital...
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Courtney W.

Fun & Educational Summer Nanny!

Crystal Lake, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am a dedicated & experienced nanny with over 8 years of hands-on experience in childcare. I specialize in creating a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for children of all ages. My background includes working as a paraprofessional for 8th grade special education students, coaching young children in sports, and...
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Kate W.

Experienced Educator And Academic Support Specialist

Crystal Lake, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Experienced Educator and Academic Support Specialist I am a dedicated elementary education teacher with over 20 years of experience in clinical education and mentoring collegiate students. My passion for teaching and commitment to student success have equipped me with the skills to help learners excel academically and build...
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Anujin O.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Amanda, a 26-year-old caregiver with over 4 years of experience providing compassionate, dependable care to seniors. I genuinely enjoy supporting others and helping them feel comfortable, respected, and cared for in their daily lives. I have experience with companionship, personal care, medication reminders, meal...
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Sofia C.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi families! I am a 20-year-old college student at McHenry County College going for my associates in sciences of biology before transferring to a 4 year. Besides my gen ed's, I have completed and been certified as a nursing assistant, phlebotomist, and electrocardiogram technician. My ultimate end goal is either as a...
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Marzena R.

Certified Nurse Assistant / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Huntley, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) & Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hi, I am Marzena! With over 10 years of experience in healthcare, I specialize in supporting patients with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer, dementia, ALS, stroke, hospice care and cancer. As both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified...

Care Member says "Marzena was very reliable, caring and capable. She took great care of my uncle and was able to gain his trust quickly. She was always on time and very...

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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Lisa A.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Lisa. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have worked in assisted living environments as well as home care. Over the years I have had experience with a variety of needs: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's, companion care, etc. I can help your loved one with their personal needs...

Care Member says "Lisa is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate and kind. She took care of my mom for 10 months. She always tried to find ways to help my mom. I...

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Helen H.

Care Giver

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Helen and I am available for part-time care giving for you or your loved one. I love working with seniors and I have 20 plus years of experience in caring giving. I am well educated in the health care field. Including a Certified Direct Service Person, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified...

Edye L. says "We consider Helen our angel. For two years she created a loving environment for my mom as the dementia progressed. She skillfully handled my moms increasing...

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Lauren S.

Woodstock, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I pride myself on helping people remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their own homes. I have a passion for assisting those living with dementia which led me to becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner. From light housekeeping and meal...

Michael F. says "Lauren is an excellent caregiver and a wonderful person. She cheerfully completes any task you ask her to do. She is engaging and formed a wonderful...

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Amy S.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...

Ron M. says "Amy is outstanding at what she does. She connected with our mom who typically does not connect with most people. She guided us through a tough time while...

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Gana T.

Big Heart

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Gana. I am a First aid, wound care trained, Certified caregiver. I have 15+ years of experience assisting elderly with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, Hospice, Stroke, COPD, Spinal stenosis, Diabetes, ALS, MS etc. I'm very reliable, patient, compassionate with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of...

Care Member says "Gana is is an exceptional caregiver."

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Megan W.

House Manager/housekeeper

Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Megan and I currently am a personal assistant and manage a house but am looking for some more hours. I do a lot of the cleaning at the house. Let me know what you're looking for and we can chat!
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Venessa A.

Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as a personal assistant for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Our relationship/friendship was grounded in respect. I have taken several special education courses in college.
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Kristina H.

Family (executive & Personal) Assistant / Household Manager / Childcare

Huntley, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. I have over 15 years of experience as a family/personal/executive assistant , household manager and nanny. I have 2 children ages 9 & 7. I am a nurturer and caretaker at heart. Taking care of others has always been a big passion of mine. Helping families and making a...
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Megan W.

Fun Babysitter!

Algonquin, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I have 4+ years of experience with being around kids and nannying. I am 25, and am looking for any kind of hours at this time. I have also managed a house and been a personal assistant if that is of interest to you. I can do pickup up/drop off from school and I always make sure the house is clean and picked up. I love taking...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Crystal Lake, IL

Personal Assistants in Crystal Lake, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Carime M.

Carime is very kind reliable and always cares about her clients emotional well being. Carime is a very gentle and warm hearted person we...

- Care member

Marzena R.

Marzena was very reliable, caring and capable. She took great care of my uncle and was able to gain his trust quickly. She was always on...

- Care member

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Crystal Lake

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Crystal Lake, IL on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $22.67 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 9 personal assistants in Crystal Lake, IL. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Crystal Lake or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Crystal Lake, IL can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Crystal Lake. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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